Development is centered on the Android 17 (
cnb) branch — new features, fixes, and device bring-up land there first. Android 16 (bka) and Android 15 (vic) remain actively maintained on a stability-focused cadence for the bulk of supported devices.
Evolution X blends the best of Pixel with feature-rich customization, built on a clean LineageOS foundation.
| 🌟 Pixel Exclusive | Wallpapers, clock styles, boot animations, sound effects, unlimited Google Photos backup & more — straight from Pixel, on your device |
| 🛠️ Deep Customization | Freeform windows, Sidebar, App Lock, per-app volume, icon packs, font switching, and hundreds of UI tweaks — all configured through Evolver, our in-house settings app |
| 🔁 Always Up To Date | Monthly Android security patches, fast rebases, and consistent stable releases — no dead ROMs here |
| 🌍 Translated by the Community | Localized into dozens of languages by volunteers worldwide via Crowdin — making the ROM accessible to everyone |
| 🧠 Active Community | Thousands of users and maintainers across Discord and Telegram — help is always close |
| 📱 Wide Device Support | Android 15 through 17 branches — 100+ actively maintained devices, backed by a global team |
| 🔓 Fully Open Source | Every line of code is public. Audit it, fork it, learn from it — your device, your rules |
| Branch | Status | Security Patch | Devices Supported | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Android 17 |  |
August 2026 | 1 (early bring-up) | cnb |
| 🟣 Android 16 QPR2 |  |
August 2026 | 72 | bka |
| 🟢 Android 15 |  |
August 2026 | 42 | vic |
| ⚪ Android 14 |  |
August 2026 | 0 (no longer actively maintained) | udc |
Device counts reflect entries flagged currently_maintained: true in the OTA builds directory for each branch — dropped/unmaintained devices are excluded. Confirm current counts there before publishing, as they shift as devices land or drop.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 📦 Manifest | https://github.com/Evolution-X/manifest |
| 📦 Android 17 Manifest (cnb) | https://github.com/Evolution-X/manifest/tree/cnb |
| ⚙️ Evolver (Settings App) | https://github.com/Evolution-X/packages_apps_Evolver |
| 📁 Devices Org | https://github.com/Evolution-X-Devices |
| 📱 Supported Devices | https://evolution-x.org/devices |
| ✨ Features | https://evolution-x.org/features |
| 📥 Downloads | https://cdn.evolution-x.org |
| 📖 Wiki | https://wiki.evolution-x.org |
| 📰 Blog | https://evolution-x.org/blog |
| 🐦 Twitter / X | https://x.com/EvolutionXROM |
| 🌍 Translations | https://crowdin.com/project/Evolution_X |
📲 How to flash Evolution X on your device
- Check if your device is supported at evolution-x.org/devices
- Download the latest build from cdn.evolution-x.org — Android 17 (cnb) builds are the primary focus, so check there first for the newest features
- Boot into a custom recovery (e.g. TWRP or OrangeFox)
- Flash the ROM zip, optionally flash GApps if not included
- Wipe cache/dalvik and reboot
For detailed instructions, visit the Wiki.
⚠️ Always back up your data before flashing. Flashing a custom ROM will void your warranty.
🔧 Becoming a device maintainer
Interested in maintaining Evolution X for your device? We're especially looking for help bringing devices up on the Android 17 (cnb) branch. Reach out on Discord and contact Onelots or Manidweep.
⚙️ Contributing to Evolver, our settings app
Most of the user-facing customization in Evolution X lives in Evolver, our settings app. If you're comfortable with Java/Kotlin and Android UI work, this is one of the most approachable places to start contributing — from small preference-screen cleanups to new Compose-based features.
- Fork packages_apps_Evolver and check the
cnbbranch for the latest work - Browse open issues or ask in Discord for good first tasks
- Submit a pull request — Gerrit-style commit messages are appreciated
🌍 Contributing translations
Evolution X is localized by volunteers on Crowdin. If you speak a language other than English, you can help make the ROM accessible to more people around the world.
How to get started:
- Visit the project at crowdin.com/project/Evolution_X
- Create a free Crowdin account or sign in
- Select your language from the list
- Start translating strings — no technical knowledge required!
- Translations are reviewed and merged into the ROM regularly
💡 Every contribution counts — even a few translated strings help users in your region have a better experience.
Evolution X is built by contributors across the entire org — manifest, frameworks, device trees, and Evolver, our settings app where most user-facing features take shape.
Core manifest & frameworks
Evolver (Settings App)
Evolution X is fully open source. Every line of code is publicly available for review — from system components to build scripts. We believe users have the right to inspect what's running on their devices.
When choosing a custom ROM, we recommend:
- ✅ Verifying that source code is publicly available
- ✅ Reviewing recent commit history and development activity
- ✅ Checking maintainer reputation and community trust
If you find Evolution X useful, consider supporting the developers:
Now focused on Android 17 — let's keep evolving Android together 🚀
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